Patient's question:
I had leukoplakia of the external genitalia before getting married, and it wasn't very severe. After marriage, for the sake of sexual hygiene, I basically used external genital wash every day to clean the external genital area. But I've noticed that the condition of leukoplakia of the external genitalia has been getting worse recently. Is it due to the use of the wash or the sexual activity? Can I use an anti-inflammatory solution to clean leukoplakia of the external genitalia?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia is a non-communicable disease, and patients can interact normally with others. It is necessary to avoid frequent washing of the vulva with soap and water. Some vulvar leukoplakia patients, due to severe vulvar itching, often buy and use cleaning solutions to wash the vulva, unaware that frequent washing can worsen vulvar leukoplakia. Vulvar leukoplakia patients do not need to wash the genital area frequently, as the female vulva has a self-cleaning function. Generally, washing 2-3 times a week is sufficient. When washing, do not use any detergents, as they are usually alkaline and can easily destroy the vaginal environment. Only lukewarm water should be used for washing, and the water temperature must never be too hot. In addition, during the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, in addition to timely treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also very important. Patients must maintain a light diet and, at the same time, keep a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid worsening vulvar leukoplakia.